Don’t make this decision on your own,’ Callia told her friend. ‘I’m not forcing him into parenthood Callie! I’m not …’ she trailed off b...fore she said something she’d regret. Callia sighed, carefully stood up and laid Mason in his crib. ‘You’re not me,’ Callia finished her friend’s sentence, with a carefully guarded expression on her face. ‘I’m sorry Callie, I didn’t …’ ‘I think you need to go Laura. Go home, take a nap, and when you’re feeling more rested, then we’ll talk,’ Callia interrupted.. Come here, Baby,” our Mom told her as she opened her arms to pull her into a tight hug.“Finish the story, son,” our Dad commanded, his voice softer then.“Okay ... well ... umm ... I just saw red, Dad. I charged at him; he tried to stand and pull his pants up at the same time. So he was in a crouch, one hand grabbing at his jeans and the other arm up in a blocking position, trying to defend himself. I swept his arm out and away with a downward windmill block and threw a standard Oi-zuki lunge. Two: Jason. Three: Barbie. In case you're interested."Katy?" Yes. I just spoke with my father. He doesn't hate you. You're still my friend. You're still welcome in our house."Sniff. Sob. Sniff. "Really?" Really, so calm down. What happened wasn't a big deal except you and Dad made it a big deal. You've both blown the incident all out of proportion. You think you're to blame. He thinks he's at fault. Me, I'm in the middle, a place I don't want to be. Look, Barbie, I've been on the phone with. Mike and I headed home to do some house chores and other things while they return. Natalie promised some time alone so, now I must decide how to address to her, how to explain that…my mother is well aware of everything and she wants to meet her. Not that I’m scared of mom but Nat’s behavior has been elusive and everything must be made on her terms, I don’t want her to be scared of me and I’ve been holding myself not to impose over her but mamma ….she won’t take it. I love my mother but she is.